Destination introduction
Vibrant and busy, Colombo is a bustling city filled with sights and sounds that effortlessly combines colonial style buildings with modern life. Experience the sweeping harbour, majestic forts and historic museums. Stay in one of our Colombo hotels to really make the most of your time here.
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Holiday to Colombo highlights
• Visit the famous Buddhist temple of Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred sites.
• Wander down Sea Street, home to the Ganeshan, the Old Kathiresan and the New Kathiresan temples.
• Gaze at local art works in The National Art Gallery in Viharamahadevi Park, also home to the National Museum, which has a beautiful array of ancient royal regalia, antique furniture and demon masks.
Colombo multi-centre holidays
You can combine this bustling city with many other location in and around Sri Lanka to create your ideal holiday. Try combining Colombo with one of Sri Lanka’s stunning beach resorts or go further a field and combine it with a stay in the Maldives, India or Dubai.
Don’t forget that you can tailor make your own dream itinerary by simply:
• Browsing our online portfolio, or requesting a copy of our Indian Ocean brochure.
• Calling our Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002 who will help guide you through your options and prepare your detailed holiday quotation.
Colombo Facts
Browse our collection of Colombo facts and information to learn all about the bustling city of Colombo.
Shopping
Explore Pettah’s narrow streets in search of a bargain and visit the town’s fish market. Colombo’s best shops are situated on Galle Road, and Kollupitiya’s Crescat Boulevard is Sri Lanka’s most impressive shopping centre.